News - Hockey Australia

Statement regarding Women’s High Performance Program

Hockey Australia provides the following in response to the Independent Review into claims of a toxic culture, bullying and governance in relation to Hockey Australia’s National Women’s Program, the Hockeyroos.

Thu 18 Mar 2021

Paul Gaudoin steps down as Hockeyroos Coach

Hockey Australia advises Paul Gaudoin has tendered his resignation as Head Coach of the Hockeyroos.

Paul Gaudoin Matt Favier Mel Woosnam

Wed 17 Mar 2021

Kookaburras, Hockeyroos to play in Ausdrill & Fortescue Challenge

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos will hold intra-squad matches with ‘some razzmatazz’ this weekend as part of their Tokyo 2020 preparation.

Ausdrill and Fortescue Challenge Kookaburras Hockeyroos Colin Batch Paul Gaudoin

Mon 15 Mar 2021

New faces aplenty in 2021 National Women’s Development Squad

An array of exciting talent is knocking on the door of the Hockeyroos after the 2021 National Women’s Development Squad (NDS) was announced.

Women's National Development Squad Paul Gaudoin Alice Arnott Morgan Blamey Annie Gibbs Amy Hammond Carly James Renee Rockliff Aisling Utri

Thu 11 Mar 2021

Hockey duo honoured to be ‘Share a Yarn’ ambassadors

Hockeyroo Mariah Williams and Australian Junior representative Renee Rockliff have been named ambassadors of the 2021 Australian Institute of Sport Share a Yarn program.

Share a Yarn AIS Mariah Williams Renee Rockliff

Fri 05 Mar 2021

Hockey Australia says ‘bring it on’ for a home 2032 Olympics

Hockey Australia lauds the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to give Brisbane ‘preferred host’ status for the 2032 Olympic Games.

Hockey Australia International Olympic Committee Australian Olympic Committee

Sat 27 Feb 2021

First NPEP initiative rolled out

Hockey Australia has launched the first initiative under its new National Participation and Engagement Plan (NPEP) with an emphasis on the new Game Plan platform.

National Participation and Engagement Plan Hockey Australia Sport Australia Game Plan

Wed 24 Feb 2021

Get involved in Year of the Youth 2021

Running a hockey project or event for young people? Register it as part of the #HockeyInvites Year of the Youth 2021.

Year of the Youth 2021 #HockeyInvites

Wed 24 Feb 2021

Hockey’s National Participation & Engagement Plan launched

Hockey Australia is excited to launch the National Participation & Engagement Plan (NPEP). The NPEP derives from what the broader hockey community believes the sport needs to focus on over the next two years.

National Participation and Engagement Plan Hockey Australia Sport Australia

Wed 10 Feb 2021

Spencer Gulf, Broken Hill region to show kids hockey ad

The new promotional video encouraging kids to get into hockey will reach thousands of new eyeballs thanks to the Whyalla Hockey Association (WHA).

Whyalla Hockey Association Tony Appleyard

Tue 09 Feb 2021

Hockey all about the fun for former Hockeyroo Fiona Ryan

Ask former Hockeyroo and mother Fiona Ryan (nee Boyce) why she loves and continues to play hockey and the answer is simple, “because it’s fun”.

Fioan Ryan (nee Boyce)

Mon 08 Feb 2021

Steph Andrews selected to head up WAIS Hockey Program

Hockeyroos Assistant Coach Steph Andrews has been appointed Head Coach of the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) Hockey Program.

Steph Andrews WAIS Hockeyroos Matt Favier Paul Gaudoin

Fri 05 Feb 2021

SIA's Independent Complaints process to commence

As identified late last year, Sport Integrity Australia is managing an independent complaint handling process in relation to specific allegations arising from the Hockey Australia Women's High Performance Program.

Sport Integrity Australia

Thu 04 Feb 2021

Hockey for happiness and health

‘In terms of lifelong fitness and wellbeing you really can’t beat it.’ Former Hockeyroo, proud mother and high school teacher Shayni Nelson is proof of the positives playing hockey can have.

Shayni Nelson women's hockey

Wed 03 Feb 2021

Hockey Australia welcomes Josephine Sukkar as ASC Chair

Hockey Australia welcomes and congratulates incoming Australian Sports Commission Chair, Josephine Sukkar AM.

Australian Sports Commission Josephine Sukkar Mel Woosnam

Tue 02 Feb 2021

Hockeyroos major beneficiaries of Perth Hockey Stadium upgrade

Australia’s national women’s hockey team, the Hockeyroos, will enjoy a new state-of-the-art changeroom and recovery facility at Perth Hockey Stadium courtesy of funding from the federal government.

Hockeyroos Perth Hockey Stadium Michael Henderson Pat Hall

Mon 01 Feb 2021

Toni Cumpston resigns from Hockey Australia

Hockey Australia acknowledges it has today received and accepted Toni Cumpston’s resignation as High Performance Director.

Toni Cumpston Matt Favier

Fri 15 Jan 2021

New kids hockey ad highlights it is all about the fun

‘Fun is what it is all about.’ Hockey Australia has released a brand new kids ad showcasing everything there is to love about hockey.

HookIn2Hockey

Fri 15 Jan 2021